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Dropbox vs Planka
Planka is a self-hosted kanban board; Dropbox is a hosted file storage solution with AI features.
Which to pick
Pick Dropbox if you want…
- File sync and AI-augmented collaboration
- Integrations with OpenAI, Anthropic or Google Gemini (on Dropbox's list, not Planka's)
Pick Planka if you want…
- On-premise Kanban with privacy control
- Self-hosted project boards
- Open-source code (plankanban/planka on GitHub)
- Integrations with REST API, Webhooks or S3-compatible storage (on Planka's list, not Dropbox's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Dropbox:Dropbox is a cloud storage service for file syncing, sharing, and AI-enhanced collaboration.
- Planka:Planka is a self-hosted Kanban board for agile project management with real-time collaboration and GDPR compliance.
- Best for
- Dropbox:File sync and AI-augmented collaboration
- Planka:On-premise Kanban with privacy control
- Who it’s for
- Dropbox:Individuals, teams and enterprises needing secure file storage and collaboration.
- Planka:Teams needing on-premise or private Kanban boards, from small groups to large enterprises.
- Pricing
- Dropbox:Freemium
- Planka:Freemium
- Plans
- Dropbox:BasicFree $0 · Plus $9.99 / month per month · Standard $15 / user / month per month · Advanced $24 / user / month per month
- Planka:Pro Self-Hosted €36.00/Month per month · Pro Hosted €42.50/Month per month
- Open source
- Dropbox:—
- Planka:Yes, 12,606 GitHub stars
- Works with
- Dropbox:OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, SpaceXAI, Meta Muse
- Planka:REST API, Webhooks, S3-compatible storage
Dropbox features
- AI integrations. Connect Dropbox with OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, SpaceXAI and Meta Muse to summarize, search and generate content.
- Fast large file transfers. Share files up to 250 GB with real-time syncing.
- Team folders & admin controls. Centralized team folders, role-based permissions and admin console for shared ownership.
- Built-in security. 256-bit AES, SSL/TLS encryption, version history and tamper-proof documents.
- File preview & editing. Previews for 175+ file types and PDF editing with e-signatures.
- Search & organization. Full-text search and AI-driven content discovery to find files quickly.
Planka features
- Roles & Permissions. Worker and Guest roles with scoped access, SSO and user groups for fine-grained control.
- Multiple Board Views. Timeline, calendar, map, and six board view types for flexible visualization.
- Real-time Collaboration. Live presence, collaborative editing and WebSocket updates keep teams in sync.
- Export & Reporting. PDF/HTML export, advanced search and dashboards for data analysis.
- Custom Branding. Custom logo, colors, login page and five UI themes.
- API & Webhooks. REST API, personal API keys and over 50 webhook events for integration.
Dropbox vs Planka FAQ
Is Dropbox or Planka free?+
Dropbox has a free plan (BasicFree); paid plans start at $9.99/month (Plus). Planka has a free plan; paid plans start at €36/month (Pro Self-Hosted).
Which is cheaper, Dropbox or Planka?+
Dropbox starts at $9.99/month (Plus) and Planka starts at €36/month (Pro Self-Hosted); the plans are billed differently, so compare what's included.
Is Dropbox or Planka open source?+
Planka is open source (plankanban/planka on GitHub). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Dropbox.
Do Dropbox and Planka integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Dropbox lists OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, SpaceXAI and 1 more; Planka lists REST API, Webhooks and S3-compatible storage.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.